Macaroni Salad

A great macaroni salad recipe.  Try it with or without ham.  It can be a main dish or a side dish.  It’s up to you…
Ingredients:

• 12 oz bowtie or macaroni pasta  or whatever kind you happen to have in the pantry
• 1 small chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 cup chopped ham (for the carnivores)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or a little more
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions and cool.   Place in large mixing bowl.
Mix mayo, sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, dry mustard , salt and pepper in a separate bowl.  Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Add onion, celery, relish, ham and cheese to pasta and mix with dressing.  Serve immediately or refrigerate.